Lancet experts warn ultra-processed foods pose major global health threat
A major three-paper Lancet Series warns that rising ultra-processed food consumption is damaging global health and calls for coordinated worldwide regulation and reform.
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A major three-paper Lancet Series warns that rising ultra-processed food consumption is damaging global health and calls for coordinated worldwide regulation and reform.
Silence doesn’t just hide danger; it allows it to grow. In this powerful Author’s Note and behind-the-scenes interview, Dr Darin Detwiler reveals how Silent Enemies came to life, why its message matters now more than ever, and the bold shifts the food industry must make to prevent the next avoidable…
Some failures leave no alarms – just empty chairs, unanswered questions and a mission that never ends. In Part 4 of Silent Enemies, Dr Darin Detwiler shares the personal loss that transformed his mission, revealing how silence in food safety can carry the heaviest cost of all.
Across the global food sector, testing has evolved from a procedural requirement to a cornerstone of trust. The Guide to testing shows how experts are tackling digital threats, ensuring product safety, and building resilient systems that protect consumers while accelerating novel food approvals.
Few industries feel disruption as sharply as food and beverage. In this expert feature, global supply chain influencer Maria Villablanca explores how digital transformation - from blockchain to AI - is driving greater food and beverage supply chain resilience, helping businesses build transparency, predict risk and safeguard production in an…
Bayer and dsm-firmenich have announced a partnership to improve sustainability in animal agriculture, combining Sustell™ footprinting technology with crop-level carbon data to reduce the environmental impact of animal protein production.
Responsibility is rarely convenient, whether underwater or in food safety. In Part 3 of Silent Enemies, Dr Darin Detwiler explores the cost of compromise and confronting hard choices.
ADM’s latest Flavour and Colour Trends report forecasts that 2026 will be defined by personal resilience. The company identifies three key trends – Authentic wellbeing, Give me more and Newstalgia dreamland – as consumers seek balance, creativity and comfort through the foods and beverages they choose.
The global eco-friendly food packaging market is forecast to double in value by 2032, driven by rising demand for sustainable, recyclable and biodegradable materials across the food and beverage industry.
Signals and missed opportunities push margins of error in submarines and in food safety. In Part 2 of Silent Enemies, Dr Darin Detwiler explores what it means to listen before it’s too late.
The global superfood ingredients market is projected to reach USD 338.6 billion by 2033, driven by rising consumer demand for nutrient-rich, functional foods and plant-based innovations across the food and beverage sector.
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Investing in efforts to help feed our fellow man should be a no-brainer, but Professor Christopher Elliott and Gunther Beger, Managing Director at UNIDO, assert that the benefits don’t stop there…
Process NIR in food manufacturing is transforming quality control. Real-time insights, cross-team collaboration, and unified strategies help reduce waste, improve efficiency, and build trust in production decisions.
Ruth Davison explores the 2025 Chocolate Scorecard, uncovering how the industry is confronting slavery, child labour and sustainability challenges in cocoa.
In Part 1 of Silent Enemies, Dr Darin Detwiler draws on his time as a nuclear submarine officer to explore lessons of responsibility, risk and vigilance that later shaped his career in food safety.